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Act No. 7.754 establishing protective measures for forests along river source areas.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Protected area Protection forest Zoning Timber extraction/logging Offences/penalties Forest management/forest conservation
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of publication.
Abstract

This Act establishes protective measures for forests along river source areas. It consists of 7 articles establishing tree cutting prohibition along aforementioned area, that shall be under the control of competent authority. This Act also prescribes sanctions to be paid by offenders.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.bdtextual.senado.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

New Forestry Code (Act No. 4.771).

Legislation | Brazil | 1965

Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 12.651 on the protection of Native Forests.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Plant protection, Protected area, Protection forest, Public forest, Right of use, Traditional rights/customary rights, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Family farming, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Freshwater pollution, Water conservation zone, Pollution control, Management/conservation, Wild flora, Zoning, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 12.727 amending Law No. 12.651 on the protection of Native Forests.

Legislation | Brazil | 2012

Keyword: Plant protection, Protected area, Protection forest, Public forest, Right of use, Traditional rights/customary rights, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Sustainable use, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development, Protection of species, Freshwater resources management, Water conservation zone, Management/conservation, Wild flora, Zoning, Biodiversity, Wetlands, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX